Thanks to dry weather and hard-working farmers, nearly three quarters of the nation’s corn crop has been harvested.

U.S. Department of Agriculture reports show harvest has caught up and outpaced the five-year average.

“We’ve had some good weather for harvesting,” said NCGA President Martin Barbre.

“Even though some areas are still challenged by moisture, we’re getting some very optimistic reports about quality and yield. With another two good weeks of harvest weather, the bountiful crop of 2013 will for the most part be in the bin!”